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Sytner Group’s 2026 Elite Technician competition reached its finale recently where 39 of the company’s top-performing technicians competed for the prestigious title of ‘Elite Technician’ across 13 specialist categories. Since its launch in 2017, the Elite Technician programme has grown significantly. What began with just three categories has evolved into a Group wide initiative recognising 13 outstanding technicians each year, including all brands across the business. The 13 winners will be rewarded with an all expenses paid trip to Texas, USA. The prize includes attending the WÜRTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway as guests of Team Penske. During the practical final, competitors had 90 minutes to diagnose a range of engineered real world faults. These results were combined with scores from a theory assessment to determine the overall winners. To ensure the highest standards of integrity the event was invigilated by Tom Denton, Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Sytner Group is proud to acknowledge the support of its partners. Shell Helix Motor Oils, Pirelli, Würth and CitNOW. The Group is also delighted to welcome Bumper; a new sponsor for 2026, strengthening the partnerships that support the competition. As the automotive sector continues to evolve, the Elite Technician programme reinforces Sytner Group’s dedication to celebrating and investing in the technical expertise that keeps the business, and its customers moving forward.
On Saturday 30th August, a vibrant sea of colour swept through Leicester city centre as many of our colleagues proudly took part in the Leicester Pride Parade. The celebrations continued at Abbey Park, where we came together for a day filled with joy, unity, and meaningful conversations Sytner Group is proud to support Leicester Pride, having been a headline sponsor for the last 5 years’ since 2021 Leicester Pride holds a special place in our hearts, with our Head Office, several of our dealerships, and many of our colleagues based in the city. At this year’s event, we hosted a stand where our team engaged with attendees to share more about our business, career opportunities, and our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion Visitors enjoyed face painting, glitter painting, a range of branded goodies, and our very own photobooth – complete with accessories! We also took the opportunity to raise funds for Trade, a local Leicester charity that supports the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community The atmosphere at Abbey Park was electric, and we were proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. It was a truly memorable day – one that celebrated individuality, inclusion, and the spirit of togetherness that defines Sytner Group Diversity and inclusion is key to our business success which is reflected in our values. We are proud to develop colleagues understanding and environments so that all colleagues can thrive and contribute their best selves at work
Recently, at Sytner Group’s Head Office in Leicester we held a colleague well-being day with a variety of activities to get involved in! Colleagues across our central services departments could take part in various games such as giant Jenga, connect 4 or cornhole as well as having various speakers who discussed topics such as the importance of sleep, positive thinking, diet & exercise and CPR. Enabling our colleagues to broaden their knowledge on the topics and trigger thought provoking conversations within the leaning We also had representatives from both Ben, the automotive charity and Samaritans in attendance with displays and space where they could have meaningful discussions with our colleagues about the important work that they do and the different services they offer to support people based on their needs. Finally, we provided our colleagues a healthy smoothie courtesy of The Juice Guru, who had a selection of delicious smoothies to choose from! Part of our core commitments it to ensure that colleagues feel values and supported within their workplace. Therefore, our colleagues have access to multiple different methods of obtaining the support that’s right for them. To find out more about Sytner Group, this fantastic event and the outstanding benefits of joining us, follow the link below;
The winners of our Elite Technician 2025 competition recently enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Los Angeles! During their trip, our winners enjoyed a range of unforgettable activities. Highlights included a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, attending a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game, and exploring some of L.A.’s most iconic landmarks—such as the Hollywood Hills, the Walk of Fame, and the luxury-lined streets of Rodeo Drive. However, the true showstopper was attending the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach—one of the most prestigious events on the IndyCar calendar-where they even had the incredible opportunity to meet Roger Penske himself. The Sytner Group Elite Technician Challenge is our unique, industry-leading competition that celebrates the exceptionally talented Technicians working across our nationwide network of dealerships. Supported by our partners; Shell, Pirelli, CitNOW Group, Würth Group and The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the final saw our exceptional applicants representing each of our brands compete in a theory and practical test to challenge their skills. As the motor industry continues to evolve, the Elite Technician Challenge enables Sytner Group to recognise the importance of nurturing, retaining, and developing our Technicians' expertise—while also rewarding and celebrating the outstanding talent across our business. Congratulations to our winners! If you want the chance to join in with our 2026 competition, apply and join Sytner Group!
Sytner Group’s Elite Technician Challenge is our unique, industry leading competition that champions the exceptionally talented Vehicle Technicians working across our nationwide dealerships and stores. Recently, following the completion of a theory assessment our finalists attended the practical final where the task was to identify and diagnose a variety of real-world failures in vehicles rigged with faults. Following diagnosis, competitors had to record and submit a video describing all faults and the required solutions. This year the winners will be awarded with a once in a lifetime trip, heading to Los Angeles and the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach which is the newest member of Penske Entertainment’s growing portfolio. The winners will experience an IndyCar race weekend at one of North America’s most historic and prestigious street circuit races. Our winners will have a packed itinerary including a Trip to Universal Studios, a visit to the renowned Petersen Automotive Museum and a chance to watch the LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets. The highlight will be to take part in the special 50th anniversary celebrations including the opportunity to meet Roger Penske and Team Penske Drivers as they prepare for the coveted Grand Prix. Keep a look out for out for our winners enjoying their prize soon!
We are delighted to announce that we are proud winners of two awards at the Motor Trader Awards 2024! We were awarded winners of both the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award as-well as the coveted Skills and Development Award following a series of wins in previous years. We’re exceptionally proud of our colleagues who have shown continuous commitment to our core values and share our passion in striving to create equitable environments in which everyone is supported to be their best selves. Whether this be training and development opportunities or simply representing the diverse communities that we are located within. Congratulations to all that played a part in both of these acclaimed wins! To find out more about the awards, follow the link!
The winners of our Elite Technician 2024 competition recently travelled to Detroit for their prize and the trip of a lifetime! Over several days our winners enjoyed a variety of activities, including: a Segway Tour along the Riverfront, a beer bike tour of Detroit, Axe Throwing, a variety of delicious dinners and the main event… The Detroit Grand Prix! The Sytner Group Elite Technician Challenge is our unique, industry leading competition that champions the exceptionally talented Technicians working across our nationwide dealerships. Since the inaugural event in 2017, the competition has grown year on year, attracting hundreds of applicants to the challenge. Supported by our partners; Shell, Pirelli , CitNOW Group, Würth Group and the The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the final saw our exceptional applicants representing each of our brands compete in a theory and practical test to challenge their skills. As the motor industry is ever changing, the Elite Technician Challenge enables Sytner Group to recognise that it is imperative to nurture, retain and build technician’s expertise whilst rewarding and celebrating our fantastic Technicians across the business Congratulations again to our winners, and if you want to be in for a chance to join in on the 2025 competition apply and join Sytner Group today!
Last week Leicester Audi was host to Leicestershire Cares Youth Justice Team in a workplace tour to provide an overview of Audi's operations and the various career opportunities available within the business. The visit included a tour of the dealership itself and also a presentation and conversation held by the General Sales Manager Shakil. This included a brief history of Sytner Group and the different career paths we offer from various Apprenticeships or entry level positions to Sales, Aftersales or skilled Vehicle Technician or Bodyshop positions. The tour provided us opportunity to inspire and motivate the Youth Justice Team whilst being able to discuss the importance of possessing the right attitude and a willingness to learn. With special thanks to Jessica Kalar for her hard work in arranging the event, we’re thrilled to continue working alongside Leicestershire Cares to support our local community and have part in providing valuable information to support the participants future goals. To find out more about Sytner Group or Leicestershire Cares follow the links below
We’re proud to announce we have been named as a ‘Finalist’ for the Retraining / Upskilling Initiative of the Year at the British Training Awards 2024! Our entry this year, focused on our ‘Aspiring Business Manager’ programme. A huge well done to our fantastic Learning and Development team for their dedication to ensuring our colleagues have the best resources to enable them to develop and be successful in the career that they choose. Follow the link below to read more about the British Training Awards 2024!
At Sytner Group, our pledge in ‘Developing Talent and Building Careers’ extends to not only our existing colleagues but also to those who aspire to join our teams. Mercedes-Benz of Weston-Super-Mare is a great example of the work we’ve been doing towards this. They have developed a fantastic link with Weston College and have been heavily involved in many aspects of their students’ journey. Last week Jodine and Sam from the colleague completed their placements with us having worked alongside us for over a year as part of their T Level!
